Pekin duck
Breed of Domestic duck · Origin: China
- Type
- heritage
- Suitability
- secondary
- Liver Avg Weight
- 350g
- Weight Range
- 200-450g
- Fat %
- 45%
- Gavage Tolerance
- Less suitable for gavage than Mulard; higher stress response.
- Growth Period
- 42 days
- Mortality (gavage)
- 6%
- Mortality (normal)
- 1.5%
- Prevalence
- 1%
- Feed
- Standard poultry feed (not typically force-fed directly for foie gras)
Behavioral Traits
Active, gregarious. White plumage. Fast-growing commercial breed.